Intrepid Travel, the world’s leading sustainable tour operator, has introduced 14 new Australian itineraries to its growing collection of local tours. Designed to support local communities and celebrate First Nations cultures and histories, the new tours mark a significant step in Intrepid’s ongoing commitment to developing trips closer to home, as state borders open across Australia and traveler confidence continues to grow.
The 14 new local adventures across every state and territory (except ACT) bolster Intrepid’s existing Local Travel range, launched earlier this year. Intrepid now offers a total of 22 local trips in Australia.
As part of the new tours, travellers can expect more active and wellness itineraries, as well as trips that highlight local food and produce. After a year when many extended families have been separated by state border closures, or forced to spend extended time in lockdown, there are also new family adventures that will bring families closer and out of the house.
“Our new local trips allow travellers to confidently get out and back on the road, and discover Australia’s diverse cultures, histories, landscapes, food, wine and more,” says Sarah Clark, Intrepid Travel’s APAC Managing Director. “After a year when many people have felt isolated, these adventures allow travellers to come together, reconnect, get active, try something new and support local communities.”
Intrepid has also deepened their support and commitment to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with many trips featuring First Nations experiences.
“Australia is home to the oldest continuing culture in the world and we felt that this period of travelling closer to home is an opportunity to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and experiences,” adds Clark. “I’m proud that many of our 14 new trips include a First Nations experience and we will continue to build on this in the future.”
Sample highlights from the newly launched tours include:
5-day Warrumbungles Dark Sky Adventure – from $2,220 AUD
Venture past the Blue Mountains to the forested and artisanal heart of New South Wales. This trip includes produce tastings, wilderness walks, visits to The Dish observatory and the Three Sisters lookout, and local insight into First Nations cultures in the area.
6-day Margaret River & Albany Adventure – from $2,945 AUD
Immerse yourself in a First Nations tour like no other, go tasting wines, cheese and chocolate in the epicurean Margaret River region, spend a unique night surrounded by some of Australia’s animal treasures at Donnelly River Village and get to know the southern coast with wildlife and wilderness experiences in and around Albany.
5-day Queensland Hinterland Adventure – from $2,305 AUD
Make your way to the hinterland of southern Queensland, where ancient, World Heritage rainforest, tens of thousands of years of Indigenous stories and culture, and small community hospitality make for an Australian getaway full of food, beaches, walks, culture and amazing nature experiences each day.
5-day Australia: Daintree Family Holiday – from $2,285 AUD
This family-focused trip takes you into the heart of the land the Kuku Yalanji people have called home for 50,000 years, into the complex ecosystem of the forest and deserted white-sand beaches. You and your family will have the chance to learn about hunting native plants from a First Nations guide, encounter crocodiles and colourful birds on a cruise through mangrove thickets and walk under heavy green canopy in Mossman Gorge.
5-day Victoria’s Great South West Walk – from $1,995 AUD
Discover the dramatic scenery of Victoria’s South West, from rocky sea cliffs to remote bushland, on this 5-day walking trip of the region. With sandy white beaches and an abundance of wildlife, travellers will discover why it is one of the stats’ most underrated regions.
As with all Intrepid Travel trips, the Local range is 100% carbon-offset and designed to have a low environmental footprint while having a positive impact on local communities. All Intrepid trips operate under Safe Travel protocols developed and endorsed by the World Travel & Tourism Council. Travellers can also book with confidence with Intrepid’s newly introduced Flexible bookings policy.
The 14 new tours are also combinable with Intrepid’s $99 deposit offer, which is available on all newly created Local product and will be applied at the time of booking.
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